Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

About the role

OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with a passion for working with children during their most formative years.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain meaningful, effective, professional relationships with childcare programs, staff, parents, and children (age 6 & under)
• Exemplify self-discipline and self-awareness
• Conduct assessment services and behavior intervention plans at teacher/program request
• Aid early childcare staff with environmental design, and development of curricular and behavioral cues
• Provide supportive interventions with young children
• Promote a climate which fosters resiliency and positive social, emotional and behavioral development
• Provide consultation services for early childhood programs, and provide coordination and referral to community services as needed
• Facilitate parent training groups and teacher continuing education programs
• Provide parent consultations and strengthen parent involvement
• Participate productively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicate effectively utilizing listening skills; conversing both verbally and in writing
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, E-mail & internet
• Operating business machines including copier, computer and fax
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently
• Able to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance

What We Offer

• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Potential MONTHLY bonuses for exceeding productivity targets!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards